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September 10, 2025

Smoky curtain hits SC County

A smoky wild land fire near Fairfield in Solano County cast an eerie veil of smoke over Santa Cruz County Sunday.

Stolen pickup leads to weapons seizure, arrests

Three people were arrested Nov. 23 on a string of charges after Watsonville Police got a tip about a stolen pickup. Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said officers responded to a call about a stolen truck on the 400 block of East Beach Street, where...

Students sound off against deportations

More than 1,000 students at Watsonville High School hit the street Thursday morning in a boisterous protest against the Trump administration’s immigrant deportation policies.  Waving signs that read, “No Humans are Illegal,” “Stop Separating Families,” and “Protect Kids, Not Guns,” the crowd drew the attention...

Trump, Congress leaders reach deal to end shutdown

Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president's demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Health Trust to reopen search for next executive director

The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust will reopen its search for its next executive director due to an "unexpected turn of events" in the recruitment process, according to the organization.

PHOTO: Possible grenade shuts down Center Street

Watsonville Police shut down Center Street near Lincoln Street Friday afternoon after they reportedly found what appeeared to be a hand grenade in a residence.

Teen tosses gun during chase

Watsonville Police on Tuesday arrested a 17-year-old suspected gang member after he allegedly tried to toss a handgun during a chase, WPD spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Wednesday.

Looking back on 2024: the year in photos

We wanted to end the old year and ring in the new one with a collection of photos from notable events from2024. And what a year it was! Just a few months after local officials celebrated the reopening of the Capitola Wharf after months of...

Community briefs, Nov. 2: Public invited to help fill sandbags

Community briefs, Nov. 2, 2017
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Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025

As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...